Vanguard Capital Management (NYSE: WSM) reports 7.51% stake in Williams‑Sonoma

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams‑Sonoma Inc Schedule 13G shows Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 8,945,363 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.51% of the class. The filing states dispositive power over these shares and notes the total includes securities held by affiliated Vanguard entities and certain client accounts.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive holding disclosed; ownership details clarify voting and dispositive power.

Vanguard Capital Management reports 8,945,363 shares (7.51%) as beneficially owned, citing sole dispositive power and limited sole voting power of 1,181,958 shares. The filing follows Schedule 13G format, indicating a passive investor disclosure rather than an activist intent.

The ownership pool includes shares held across Vanguard funds and managed accounts; voting and dispositive arrangements are detailed in the filing. Subsequent filings would show changes to this passive stake if Vanguard files an amendment or converts to a Schedule 13D.

Proxy & Governance Specialist

Voting power is smaller than dispositive power—relevant for shareholder votes.

The filing lists sole voting power of 1,181,958 shares and sole dispositive power of 8,945,363 shares, highlighting that Vanguard can direct sales while voting control is concentrated in a subset. This split matters for governance votes where block voting matters.

Filing language references affiliates and client holdings; governance outcomes will depend on which entities exercise voting rights and any future changes reported in SEC amendments.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 8,945,363 shares Percent of class: 7.51% Sole voting power: 1,181,958 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 8,945,363 shares reported on Schedule 13G

Percent of class 7.51% percent of common stock beneficially owned

Sole voting power 1,181,958 shares shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 8,945,363 shares shares with sole power to dispose

CUSIP 969904101 Williams‑Sonoma Common Stock identifier

Filing signature date 04/30/2026 signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, dispositive power, Investment Company Act

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Schedule 13G regulatory

"Schedule 13G shows beneficial ownership of 8,945,363"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 8945363 (b) Percent of class: 7.51 %"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8945363"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

Investment Company Act regulatory

"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

The Investment Company Act is a law that sets rules for businesses whose main activity is managing and selling pooled money, such as mutual funds and other investment funds. It matters to investors because it requires clear reporting, limits managers from putting their own interests ahead of clients, and mandates safekeeping and oversight of assets—similar to safety inspections and traffic rules that help keep shared vehicles reliable and trustworthy.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Williams-Sonoma Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

969904101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 969904101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Capital Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,181,958.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,945,363.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,945,363.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.51 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Williams-Sonoma Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Capital Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 969904101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 8945363
(b)	Percent of class: 7.51 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1181958
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8945363
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Capital Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Capital Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/30/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Williams‑Sonoma (WSM)?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 8,945,363 shares, equal to 7.51% of Williams‑Sonoma's common stock. The filing uses Schedule 13G and attributes dispositive power to Vanguard and certain affiliated business divisions.

Does Vanguard hold voting control for the shares it reports?

The filing shows sole voting power for 1,181,958 shares while recording sole dispositive power for 8,945,363 shares. That means voting authority is limited relative to overall dispositive (sale) control.

What does Schedule 13G indicate about Vanguard’s intent?

A Schedule 13G filing typically signals a passive investment not seeking control. The filing lists ownership and delegation among Vanguard affiliates but does not assert an active intention to influence management or strategic direction.

Which Vanguard entities are referenced in the filing?

The filing names Vanguard Capital Management LLC and affiliates including Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd, which collectively relate to the reported holdings.

What is the CUSIP for Williams‑Sonoma reported here?

The filing lists the Williams‑Sonoma Common Stock CUSIP as 969904101. That identifier is stated on the Schedule 13G cover information provided in the filing.